Vientiane and Luang Prabang

Welcome to Vientiane, Laos! Congratulations, your wonderful journey is about to start. Your warm and friendly guide will send you to the hotel for checking in and please enjoy the rest of the day.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and then the first place we will pay a visit to is Wat Sisaket, the oldest wat in Vientiane, which is well-known for so many Buddha statues in different styles, shapes and sizes. Later, proceed to the former royal wat - Wat Prakeo, you will see the famous Emerald Buddha statues. Have a short stay at the Patuxay Monument, walk around the musical fountain and take some photos. Finally, continue our trip to the That Luang Stupa, the national symbol and the most sacred monument in Laos.

In the morning, we will leave Vientiane for Luang Prabang by plane, the ancient capital and Buddhist center in Laotian history. Our first stop is the Royal Palace Museum which contains a significant number of ancient paintings and historical photos, tourists can have a good understanding of Laotian history and customs in different periods. The next stop is Wat Xiengthong, a magnificent wat that is a significant monument to the spirit of local religion, royalty and traditional art. Later, continue on our trip to Wat Visoun, Wat Aham and Wat Mai, then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi where you can have a full view of Luang Prabang. Finally, you can experience authentic local life by eating vegetarian food at the lively night market..

It is worth getting up early to observe the morning alms giving ritual starting at 5:30 am. Your guide will help you to find a quiet street to observe how the local monks go on an alms along the street. After that, go for a stroll at the Phousi Morning Market to experience the local life. You will go on a cruise on the Mekong River and take time to enjoy the scenery on both sides until arriving at Ban Xang Hai Village where you will taste the local Whiskey. Next, we will head for Pak Ou Cave which is filled with thousands of Buddha statues, ranging in size, quality, and material. On the way back to Luang Prabang, have a short stop at Ban Xangkhong Village which is well-known for jute weaving and paper making.

This morning we head for the fascinating Kuang Si Waterfall, be intoxicated with the beauty of the scene, and have a relax. After having a picnic lunch nearby the waterfall, we head for the Black Hmong Ethnic Village where you can learn about the primitive life of the ethnic group. Back to the Luang Prabang and feel free to enjoy the rest of the day.

It is time to say goodbye to Laos, but you can continue to explore the city on your own before setting off for the airport to catch your flight to your next destination.